The Southland
It’s rock, then it’s pop. It’s pop rock!!!
At least that’s what the advertising word is. But there is some jazz in there somewhere.
The Southland put it together in the rhythm-dominated “Shadow” (Influence of Geography Ruffworld), using what some have called “breathy” vocals and harmony. The tune is consistent in its soft approach and careful fade. The songs on this debut collection are all well produced. “Anything At All” again features the drum work of Andrew Crosby. But this song moves through a few nice bars of shuffling guitar beat as well. Jed Whedon provides the vocal in solid fashion, just before the tasteful lead. This may be one of the stronger tunes from The Southland. There is a nice guitar beginning to “The Drowning.” Give it a listen.
The band lineup - Whedon (vocals, guitar); Crosby (drums); Danny Chaimson (keyboards); Nick Gusikoff (lead guitar); Ethan Phillips (bass). According to the Web site, this group was “bringing it daily” from Los Angeles. At www.bighassle.com, the reviews were quite positive. This group “has it,” according to the writer at that site. “There aren’t a lot of written-about young bands capable of clearing the bar set by this L.A.-based quintet.” The writer concluded by stating that not a lot of people knew about this group early on. People have since discovered that bands such as this are often remembered as dynamite, but long after they’re gone.
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I sure hope this band isn’t like dynamite. The tunes are really catchy and it has a radio friendly appeal to them. There isn’t anything outstanding about the songs, and nothing that really catches my attention, but if they put on a great live show they will be remembered.
yeah, that is true Ronatron. maybe they should always have a positive attitude and people will only see it in their performance. but there are some people who will still find this band’s music as outstanding. it just depends on the listeners.